Fish Tacos with Honey-Cumin Cilantro Slaw and Chipotle Mayo

Fish Tacos with Honey-Cumin Cilantro Slaw and Chipotle Mayo
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    10 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    4 hrs 40 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    1.5K

Craving a taste of the tropics? Transport yourself to a sun-kissed beach with these vibrant fish tacos! Crispy, golden tilapia meets a zesty honey-cumin slaw and a smoky chipotle mayo, all nestled in warm flour tortillas. A burst of flavor in every bite!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    118 g
  • Cholesterol
    137 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    42 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    1154 mg
  • Sugar
    10 g
  • Fat
    44 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Marinate the Tilapia: In a shallow dish, submerge the tilapia chunks in 1/2 cup of lime juice. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight. (4+ hours)

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Recipe View Prepare the Honey-Cumin Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup lime juice, honey, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, and ground cumin until well combined. Set aside. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Make the Chipotle Mayo: In a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, chopped chipotle chilies, adobo sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Bread the Fish: Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs. Season the tilapia with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in egg, then coat generously with panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Fry the Fish: Heat 1 cup of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 365°F (185°C). Carefully add the breaded tilapia pieces in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Brush immediately with the honey-cumin dressing. (15 minutes)

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Recipe View Prepare the Slaw: In a large bowl, combine the coleslaw mix and minced cilantro. Reserve 1/4 cup of the chipotle mayo for serving. Add the remaining chipotle mayo to the slaw and toss to coat evenly. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Assemble the Tacos: Warm the flour tortillas according to package directions. Spread each tortilla with about 1 tablespoon of the reserved chipotle mayo. Divide the crispy fish evenly among the tortillas. Top with the honey-cumin cilantro slaw. Serve immediately and enjoy! (5 minutes)

For extra crispy fish, double-bread the tilapia by repeating the egg and panko steps.
Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers and adobo sauce in the mayo to suit your spice preference.
Feel free to add other toppings like diced avocado, pickled onions, or a squeeze of lime.
If you don't have panko breadcrumbs, regular breadcrumbs will also work.
The honey-cumin cilantro slaw can be made a day in advance. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Dakota Lubowitz

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.7/ 5 ( 483 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Mikayla Hand

    These tacos were a huge hit! The chipotle mayo is amazing!

  • Monroe Friesen

    I made these for a party and everyone raved about them. Will definitely make again!

  • Nolan Block

    The honey-cumin sauce is what really sets these tacos apart.

  • Malvina Schiller

    The slaw is so refreshing and the perfect complement to the crispy fish.

  • Bennie Hermann

    Easy to follow recipe and the tacos were delicious. Thanks!

  • Patience Hermann

    I added a bit of mango salsa to mine and it was incredible!

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